das
Meaning
[1] A - often keyword -like - programmatic statement that should characterize or shape a person, institution or event
[1] eine – oft schlagwortartige – programmatische Aussage, die eine Person, Institution oder Veranstaltung charakterisieren oder prägen sollExamples
[1] He always lived according to the motto: why simple when it is also difficult
[1] Er lebte immer nach dem Motto: Warum einfach, wenn's auch schwer geht?
[1] "Life of God's strength - many visitors are likely to draw the motto of the Catholic Day to their personal piety and finding meaning"
[1] „Leben aus Gottes Kraft - viele Besucher beziehen das Motto des Katholikentags wohl eher auf ihre persönliche Frömmigkeit und Sinnfindung.“
Grammar note
In addition to the plural "mottos", the plural "Motti" is sometimes used, but it is not listed in important dictionaries
Declension
| 1 | Singular | Plural 1 | Plural 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Motto | die Mottos | die Motti |
| Genitiv | des Mottos | der Mottos | der Motti |
| Dativ | dem Motto | den Mottos | den Motti |
| Akkusativ | das Motto | die Mottos | die Motti |
Pronunciation
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